Tripod — Cassette

Intro

Tripod offers a masterclass in the 'musical' side of musical comedy. Their sound is defined by the incredible vocal chemistry between Scod, Yon, and Gatesy, whose three-part harmonies are as precise as any professional vocal ensemble. While the foundation is usually just an acoustic guitar, they use it to mimic everything from heavy metal riffs to delicate folk fingerpicking, creating a surprisingly full sound for a trio.

What truly distinguishes them is the emotional range hidden beneath the jokes. They can pivot from a frantic, improvised 'Song-In-An-Hour' about a listener's random suggestion to a genuinely moving ballad about social anxiety or aging. The humor is often self-referential and deeply rooted in geek culture, but the musicianship is never the punchline; the songs are structurally sound and melodically infectious.

Start with 'Middleborough Rd' to hear them at their most polished, or dive into 'About an Hour of Song-In-An-Hour' to experience the raw, chaotic energy of their improvisational roots. It is music for people who love the craft of songwriting as much as they love a good laugh.

Tripod are an Australian musical comedy trio founded by Scod (Scott Edgar), Yon (Simon Hall) and Gatesy (Steven Gates) in 1996. They provide original songs and harmonies, strung together by comic banter.

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